Today in Science

Climate Change

Warmer ocean water is causing stronger hurricanes. Nature, LiveScience.com, LAT, Guardian

Ford to offer 0% interest financing on hybrids in CA, DC. (Too bad they are still SUVs.) Reuters

Space

New data found on the 'Big Bang'. CBC, NYT, Reuters, CSM, USAT, ScienceNOW

Chances slim for a new mission to Saturn moon where water was found. USAT

Technology

FBI announces plans for new computer system. WP

California using GPS to track gang members. Reuters

Health

Shocking (please note the sarcasm): Low-carb diets (Atkins) may be bad for you. Reuters, BBC, CNN

The obese are malnourished due to poor food quality. Reuters

Bird Flu

Bird flu found in Israel. Reuters, BBC

Environment

Some American nuclear plants are leaking radioactive water. NYT

Ivory-billed woodpecker. Extinct. Not-extinct. Extinct? NYT, BBC, CNN, USAT, LiveScience.com, Nature